Growing cyber threats to SA’s critical infrastructure Issue 6 2023, Information Security, Industrial (Industry) The increasing reliance on digital infrastructure makes critical sectors like utilities more susceptible to cyber threats. This concern has been highlighted by Kaspersky's recent discovery of a new SystemBC variant that has targeted a South African nation's critical infrastructure.
Preparing young entrepreneurs Issue 6 2023, Training & Education Liquid Intelligent Technologies SA recently announced that its Youth Empowerment Programme is successfully preparing young South Africans with the skills they need to succeed in a digital future.
Kidnapping for ransom Issue 6 2023, Security Services & Risk Management There has been an 8,6% increase in reported kidnapping cases in South Africa compared to last year, with 3 854 cases reported between April and June this year, leaving ordinary South Africans increasingly vulnerable.
BCX launches Africa Local Public Cloud Issue 6 2023, Editor's Choice, Infrastructure BCX, a digital systems integrator in South Africa, announced the launch of its Africa Local Public (ALP) Cloud service, which marks a significant stride in BCX's mission to deliver innovative technology solutions to businesses across the continent.
Free South Africa Market Report webinar from TAPA EMEA Issue 6 2023, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, Transport (Industry), Training & Education, Logistics (Industry) October 2023 offers TAPA EMEA members and non-members opportunities to increase their knowledge of cargo crime and supply chain security risks in three countries in Europe, the Middle East & Africa region, where supply chains are most targeted by both organised crime groups and other offenders.
From the editor's desk: Security integration complexities SMART Estate Security 2023, Technews Publishing Welcome to the first issue of the SMART Estate Security Handbook. It’s not really the first handbook we’ve done on estate security, but the first under the new SMART branding. This handbook is slightly different, although still on the same topic, in that the focus is mainly on integration and the need for products and service providers that make it easy to connect whatever you want to whatever else you want to achieve a holistic solution.
AI Video Analytics Issue 6 2023 Stand a chance to win a share of R50,000 in prizes by testing the effectiveness of DeepAlert's cloud-based AI video analytics on your own surveillance footage or images.
NEC XON modernises its security operations using MDR Issue 6 2023, Information Security The landscape of cyber threats has evolved dramatically, with cybercriminals becoming more interconnected and resourceful. This shift has necessitated the rapid acceleration of MDR services, which serve as a formidable bulwark against the modern adversary and promote business resilience.
Texecom increases support in the EMEA with key appointments Issue 6 2023, Editor's Choice, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection Texecom announced two new appointments to its EMEA sales team: Thomas Vanden Wyngaerdt as Head of EMEA Sales and Tom Wright as EMEA Account Manager.
Cyber incidents result in a 9% decrease in shareholder value Issue 6 2023, Information Security Aon published its 2023 Cyber Resilience Report, revealing that, on average, a significant cyber incident resulted in a 9% decrease in shareholder value – over and above the market – in the year following the event.
Paxton opens first experience centre in South Africa Issue 6 2023, Paxton, Access Control & Identity Management The new Paxton Experience Centre in Johannesburg is now open and welcoming security installers and end users who want to see Paxton’s products in action.
Paratus signs re-seller agreement with Starlink for Africa Issue 6 2023, Infrastructure Pan-African telco and network services provider Paratus Group announced it has entered an agreement as a distributor for Starlink’s high-speed services across the African continent, available immediately in Mozambique, Kenya, Rwanda and Nigeria.
4IR is opportunity Issue 6 2023 In South Africa, digitalisation remains ‘at a nascent stage’ which means significant work still has to be done when it comes to addressing skills development around 4IR in the country.
Five ways to reduce your cyber insurance premiums Issue 6 2023, Security Services & Risk Management With the global costs of cybercrime expected to soar to $13 trillion within the next five years, cyber insurance is booming as organisations try to mitigate the risk of financial losses.
Client satisfaction boosted by 85% at Thungela Mine Issue 6 2023, Security Services & Risk Management, Mining (Industry) Thorburn Security, a division of Tsebo Solutions Group, has announced its recent collaboration with Kwa-Zulu Natal security company, Ithuba Protection Services, as part of its Enterprise Supplier Development (ESD) initiatives across Africa.
Fidelity SecureFire steps into critical fire response space Issue 6 2023, Fire & Safety With the majority of fire stations around the country being crippled by a lack of resources to offer effective responses, Fidelity Fire Solutions has launched its own ‘first responder’ model, Fidelity SecureFire.
The state of edge security report Issue 6 2023, Infrastructure Edge computing has grown from being a niche use case in a handful of industries to offering a major opportunity for enterprises across industries to spread computing power around the world.
CHI selects NEC XON as trusted cybersecurity partner Issue 6 2023, Information Security, Industrial (Industry) CHI Limited, Nigeria's leading market player in fruit juices and dairy products, has engaged in a strategic cybersecurity partnership with NEC XON, a pan-African ICT systems integrator.
Collaboration delivers integrated and holistic security Issue 6 2023, Guardian Eye, Surveillance, Integrated Solutions Guardian Eye and Lytehouse have partnered to integrate their speciality solutions and provide a holistic security offering that overcomes the fragmentation of security systems and services.
Kaspersky appoints new GM for Africa Issue 6 2023, Information Security Kaspersky has announced the appointment of Andrew Voges as the new General Manager for Africa to boost regional market positioning and enterprise protection.
